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Synonyms for chevalier

Grammar : Noun
Spell : shev-uh-leer or especially for 1, 2, shuh-val-yey, -vahl-
Phonetic Transcription : ˌʃɛv əˈlɪər or especially for 1, 2, ʃəˈvæl yeɪ, -ˈvɑl-

Définition of chevalier

Origin :
  • late 13c., Anglo-French chivaler "mounted knight," Old French chevalier "knight, horseman, knight in chess" (12c., Modern French chevaler), from Late Latin caballarius "horseman" (source of Provençal cavallier, Spanish caballero, Portuguese cavalleiro, Italian cavaliere; see cavalier (n.)). The word formerly was nativized, but has been given a French pronunciation since 16c.
  • noun gentleman
Example sentences :
  • He had previously been made a Chevalier of the Legion of Honour.
  • Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
  • Olivo was delighted to see how well the Chevalier got on with the girls.
  • Extract from : « Casanova's Homecoming » by Arthur Schnitzler
  • But where, my dear Olivo, is the Chevalier de Seingalt of whom you speak?
  • Extract from : « Casanova's Homecoming » by Arthur Schnitzler
  • We will start on our drive to the nunnery as early as you please, Chevalier.
  • Extract from : « Casanova's Homecoming » by Arthur Schnitzler
  • "No doubt the Chevalier only did so in order to lay the storm," said Marcolina.
  • Extract from : « Casanova's Homecoming » by Arthur Schnitzler
  • "Till to-morrow, then, my dear Chevalier," said the Marchese.
  • Extract from : « Casanova's Homecoming » by Arthur Schnitzler
  • "A letter from Venice arrived for you yesterday, Chevalier," announced the hostess.
  • Extract from : « Casanova's Homecoming » by Arthur Schnitzler
  • "I am at your service, sir, when you please," said the Chevalier.
  • Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli
  • Chevalier, I feel great pleasure in having you presented to me.
  • Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli
  • The Chevalier moved forward, followed by the Baron and Vivian.
  • Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli

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